[NEohioPAL] Audition Notice

Fri Apr 21 12:47:57 PDT 2017

Audition - Saturday, April 22, 2017 4-8 p.m. 
Location: Level 5 Rehearsal Studios
1001 Belt Line St., Cleveland, Ohio 
Note - Parking is somewhat limited. 
Facebook Event Page: 
https://m.facebook.com/events/661772754008246?tsid=0.1392883798904363&source=typeahead

E-mail: EatLikeABirdMovie at gmail.com

-ROLES ARE UNPAID AND ARE FOR CREDIT ONLY-

**MALE AND FEMALE ROLES AVAILABLE**

NON-UNION INDEPENDENT PROJECT

Please bring headshot and resume if avaiable. These are not required in order to audition but helpful if you do have them.

-There will be another audition date set in the near future.-

Synopsis: Eat Like A Bird is a short film which puts you inside of the mind of Jennifer, a wife and mother who develops Anorexia Nervosa. You are intertwined with the battering of thoughts and anxiety that the eating disorder causes her. In addition to having a view of her mind on the inside, you are taken along her journey as she starts to receive treatment. This is only after receiving an ultimatum from her husband, Thomas and the pleading of her best friend, Hillary. While in treatment, she meets several other patients and you are able to take a glimpse in their worlds and hear their heartwrentching stories of what led them to develop their eating disorders. At the point in which Jennifer starts to want recovery, she is hit with a brick wall. Will she be able to climb over it? 

(This film is intended to give the audience a better understanding of eating disorders and the barriers to obtaining treatment.)

Important FYI - This may be triggering to those who are struggling with an eating disorder.

Jennifer (Lead) –Female - Late 20's – Early 30's – Open Race – Bodytype: Slender
Must be okay with being portrayed as someone who has anorexia nervosa. Will have to portray extreme emotion very well. This role will require more scheduling availability then the other roles. Will have to briefly mention having had a miscarriage.

Boss (Bit Part) – Female- Late 30's – Early 50's – Open Race – Any Bodytype
Will need to portray a very stone-faced monotone character. This is Jennifer's first boss.

Thomas (Male Lead) – Male – Early 30's – Mid 40's - Open Race – Bodytype: Average to Athletic
Will need to be able to portray a variety of emotions especially apathy. This role will require more scheduling availability than the other male roles. This role is the husband of Jennifer. 

Dillon (Supporting) – Male – Child Age 7 – 9 – Open Race - Any Bodytype 
This role will require a child in the ages outlined above or with a younger appearance. The ability to retain a couple of lines per take. The ability to convey a variety of emotions including sadness. Will have to refer to the lead actor and actress as Mommy and Daddy and treat them as such in scenes. May be present during scenes where there is swearing.

Hillary (Supporting) – Female – Late 20's – Early 30's – Open Race – Any Bodytype
This role will require some minimal improvisational skills. This role is the best friend of Jennifer.
There is a line that is negatively directed at Hillary's size. The actress must realize that this is a scripted line and not directed at her personally.

Mr. Walbash (Bit Part) – Male – Early 50's-Early 60's – Open Race – Average – Heavier Bodytype
This is Jennifer's 2nd boss. He is insensitive but due to ignorance. He finds himself funny but really isn't.

Connie (Supporting) – Female – Late 30's-Early 50's – Open Race – Average to Heavier Bodytype
This is the nurse at the treatment center. Must be very authoritative while remaining kind.

Haley (Principal/Stunt) – Female – 18-Early 20's – Open Race- Slender/Athletic/Average Bodytype 
This is a patient at the treatment center and also Jennifer's roommate. This part will require some minor stunt work. 

Megan (Principal/Monologue) – Female – Late 40's – Early 50's – Open Race – Heavier Bodytype
This is a patient at the treatment center. There is a line that is directed at this character's size. The actress must realize that this is scripted and not directed at her personally. A southern twang would be a plus. This role will talk about physical abuse. This actress must be comfortable with this.

Josh (Principal/Monologue) – Male – 18-Early 20's- Open Race - Slender/Athletic Bodytype 
This is a patient at the treatment center. This role requires a small reference to potential physical abuse. This actor must be comfortable with this. 

Laura (Principal/Monologue) – Female – Teens (May be an adult actor but must appear to be in teens.) - Bodytype – Slender
This is a patient at the treatment center. This role requires talking about sexual abuse. The actress (and parent/guardian of the actress if applicable) must be comfortable with this. This character is very skittish and the actress cast must portray this. 

Office Co-Worker/Glamorous Woman (Featured Extra) – This line has no roles but if featured a couple of times in this film. This role requires a tall thin “glamorous” woman. Open Race. Coming in to audition is a plus but sending a photo is optional. If selected, you may be requested to come in to meet the director.

Voiceover Roles:

Eating Disorder – Main – Female – Must sound very authoritative.

Eating Disorder – Angry – Male or Female – Must sound angry while keeping clear diction.

Eating Disorder – Irrational – Female – Must sound frantic while keeping clear diction.

Eating Disorder – Sad – Female – Must sound sad while keeping clear diction.

Eating Disorder – Beguiling – Female – i.e. The serpent that tempted Eve in the Bible.

Eating Disorder – Mean – Male or Female – Must sound very condescending toward others.

**E-mail submittals will be accepted from those with proper recording equipment. Otherwise,it is preferred that you come in to audition.**

Casting is open to all. The role of Jennifer does require a specific bodytype due to the nature of the role. This should be a natural bodytype for the actress. It will not be permitted for an actress to diet or otherwise modify her natural bodytype in order to fit this role. 

This production may be triggering for anyone who has ever struggled with an eating disorder. Their are a couple of roles which will require speaking about or hearing about physical or sexual abuse. It is not recommended that you audition for this production if any of these topics may cause you mental anguish or stress. 

If you are interested in auditioning for this production but do not see a role that is i.e. within your age range, you are encouraged to still audition as the guidelines of the role may change should you be deemed a good fit.

Video auditions are by e-mail request and approval only. If you are seen as a good fit for a role, an in-person audition may still be required. You may send your request to EatLikeABirdMovie at gmail.com.